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Anticipated Growth in Value-Based Care Revenue for 2025 The Strategic Implications for Healthcare Organizations

In recent years, the healthcare industry has undergone a significant transformation, shifting its focus from volume-based, fee-for-service models toward value-based care (VBC) arrangements that reward outcomes over output. This change reflects a growing consensus that sustainable, patient-centered healthcare must align financial incentives with quality outcomes, care coordination, and cost efficiency. Now, new data reveals that…

May 28, 2025Donna PianoRevenue Cycle ManagementCapitation models, dowside risk models, Medicare Shared Saving Program, organizational goals, readiness assessments, reimbursement, Strategic Planning, Technology to drive VBC programs, Value Based Care, Value based model

The Art of Negotiation – Strategies for Better Payer Contracts

Negotiating payer contracts is a critical skill for healthcare providers seeking to balance financial stability with delivering high-quality care. In an increasingly complex healthcare landscape, where value-based care and cost containment are reshaping reimbursement models, the ability to secure favorable payer agreements can significantly impact a provider’s bottom line and operational efficiency. This article delves…

May 22, 2025Donna PianoContract Managementalue-based care in healthcare management, Contract strategies, Healthcare Management, Healthcare Strategy, Negotiation Challenges, Payer Contract Negotiation, Payer Contracts, Payor Contracts, reimbursement, Revenue Cycle Management, Value Based Care

Key Trends in Healthcare Payer Contracts for 2025 and Beyond

The healthcare industry is undergoing rapid transformation, and payer contracts are at the forefront of this evolution. As providers and payers navigate a landscape shaped by value-based care, technological advancements, and regulatory changes, the structure and focus of payer contracts are adapting to meet new demands. Understanding the key trends in healthcare payer contracts for…

April 10, 2025Donna PianoContractsAI, AI in healthcare contracting, Bundle payments, Fee For Services, Healthcare, Healthcare payer contracts, Key trends in healthcare contracts 2025, Mental health coverage in payer contracts, Payer Contracts, Social determinants of health, Telehealth reimbursement trends, Value Based Care, VBC

The Impact of Value Based Care on Physician Compensation and Motivation

The transition from fee-for-service models to value-based care is reshaping the healthcare industry. This paradigm shift, aimed at prioritizing quality over quantity, has introduced significant changes in how physicians are compensated and motivated. In a system that rewards outcomes rather than the volume of services delivered, healthcare providers are rethinking traditional compensation structures to align…

February 27, 2025Donna PianoCompensation ManagementBundled payment, Equity in healthcare compensation, Healthcare compensation models, Performance-based physician incentives, Physician burnout solutions, physician compensation, Physician motivation strategies, Standardized metrics, Value Based Care

Why Healthcare Analytics Hold the Key to Sustainable, Value-Based Care

Healthcare is undergoing a transformative shift as the industry pivots from the traditional fee-for-service model to value-based care. This transition prioritizes patient outcomes over service volume, aiming to improve quality while reducing costs. Central to achieving this goal is healthcare analytics—a data-driven approach that equips organizations with insights to deliver better care, streamline operations, and…

February 13, 2025Donna PianoAnalytics ServicesAI in healthcare analytics, Healthcare analytics, Improving patient outcomes, Population health management, Predictive analytics in healthcare, Reducing healthcare costs, Value Based Care

Bundled Payments and Episodic Care Driving Value-Based Healthcare

The shift from fee-for-service to value-based healthcare is transforming the way care is delivered and reimbursed. At the forefront of this transformation are bundled payments and episodic care models, which are redefining the financial and operational dynamics of the healthcare system. By aligning incentives between providers, payers, and patients, these approaches aim to enhance care…

January 2, 2025Donna PianoIndustry NewsBundled Payments, Care improvement, Fee For Service, Geisinger’s ProvenCare, Overall Patient Experience, Rising Cost of Healthcare, Value Based Care, Value based model

7 Effective Ways Health Systems Can Control Costs

In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, controlling costs while maintaining high-quality patient care is a priority for health systems across the board. Rising expenses in areas like staffing, technology, and medication require innovative approaches to cost management. Here are seven effective strategies that can help health systems manage their finances more efficiently. 1. Leverage Data…

May 2, 2024Donna PianoOperational Managementcontrol costs, cost savings, Healthcare, Operations, Optimize RCM, Streamline supply management, telemedicine, Value Based Care, Value based model, virtual care